Fansided · Oct 10, 2025
Why Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s latest performance has Seahawks fans buzzing
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba | Steven Bisig-Imagn ImagesThe looming question heading into the 2025-26 NFL season for the Seattle Seahawks was whether the gamble to swap out Geno Smith for Sam Darnold would be the right move. As it stands, there's no more questioning. Darnold has so far shown up, while Smith is struggling in Las Vegas.
Darnold has been otherwise excellent five games into the season, and the Seahawks are 3-2 to show for it. A strong reason Darnold is finding success on the field is due to the offensive weapons he has at his disposal, both in the backfield and out wide.
